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With Shift To Proximo, Cuervo To Move To Young’s Market In Western States

With Proximo Spirits set to assume U.S. marketing and distribution for Jose Cuervo Tequila from Diageo effective July 1, Young’s Market Co. has announced that it will become Cuervo’s distributor in California, Arizona, Hawaii and its Northwest control states on the same date. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 14, 2013

Missouri House Passes Franchise Protection Law That’s Tacked Onto Home Brewing Bill

Missouri legislators gave proponents of the state’s controversial liquor franchise bill a considerable boost yesterday—from an unlikely source. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 9, 2013

Wirtz, Johnson Brothers Partner In Iowa

Wirtz Beverage Group has announced its second strategic partnership in a week—a tie-up with Johnson Brothers that will see the two join forces on a spirits brokerage business in Iowa. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 2, 2013

Impact Exclusive: Top 10 Wholesalers Achieve Solid Growth, Look To Further Expansion In 2013

Despite an environment of upheaval marked by control state privatization pushes, changes to state licensing laws and the impact of Hurricane Sandy, the leading U.S. spirits and wine distributors are all in growth mode—and on pace for big gains in 2013. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 26, 2013

News Briefs for April 23, 2013

•Pernod Ricard’s Absolut vodka has added a new flavor, Absolut Cilantro, to its lineup. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 23, 2013

Wirtz Restructures Leadership Team

Wirtz Beverage has announced a restructuring of its leadership team that will see the creation of four executive vice president roles, all reporting to group president Rocky Wirtz. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 19, 2013

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